Friday Night Lights is the theme for this year’s challenge. Please find links and more information to view below.
2025 Texas Miata Challenge Guide
Map of Locations:
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights, a Texas tradition every year during the Fall semester, determines the State Football champions in 12 Interstate Scholastic Divisions. The divisions are based on the number of students per district which determines whether they play 6 or 12 man football. The ChaIlenge recognizes the Texas High School State Champions of 2023.
Instructions for Friday Night Lights, 2025 Texas Miata Challenge:
1. To complete the Challenge, drive to 10 of the 12 Division Champions FootbalI Stadiums, take a picture of you and your Miata. If the stadium gates are locked or other catastrophic conditions exist take the best picture possible of you and your Miata. Worst case scenario a picture in front of the High School with you and your Miata.
2. EMAIL your pictures to lsmc2020ND@gmail.com. Or POST to the Lone Star Miata Club Facebook page.
3. The Challenge ends September 30, 2025. To be counted in the Challenge, the pictures need to be posted or emailed by September 30.
Participating in the Challenge is a fun way to see parts of Texas you may not have thought of going to or exploring. Think about inviting others to come along on the Challenge. Should you go with a group, a single Miata picture of you and your Miata is appreciated.
4. Those who complete the Challenge will be recognized at the Lone Star Miata Club October 2025 club meeting.
| Conference/High School | City | Miles | Time Hrs. | Near | Stadium | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. 5A, Div. 1 Aledo Bear Cats | Aledo | 50 | 1.00 | East of Weatherford | Bearcat Stadium | 1000 Baily Ranch Rd. | |
| 2. 1A, Div. 1 Gordon Longhorns | Gordon | 98 | 1.50 | Ranger | Longhorn Stadium | Walnut @ Austin | |
| 3. 2A, Div. 2 Albany Lions | Albany | 170 | 3.00 | West of Breckenridge | Robert N Memorial Stadium | 49 N. Main | |
| 4.1 A, Div. 2 Benjamin Mustangs | Benjamin | 200 | 3.25 | SW of Wichita Falls | Ben Grill Field | 300 Hays St. | |
| 5. 6A, Div. 1 Duncanville Panthers | Duncanville | 25 | 0.75 | South of Dallas | Panther Stadium | 900 Camp Wisdom | |
| 6. 6A, Div. 2 Desoto Eagles | Desoto | 18 | 0.50 | South of Dallas | Eagle Stadium | 600 Eagle Dr. | |
| 7. 3A, Div. 2 Gunter Tigers | Gunter | 60 | 1.00 | North of Frisco | Tiger Stadium | 1102 N. 8th St. | |
| 8. 4A, Div. 1 Anna Coyotes | Anna | 50 | 1.00 | North of McKinney | Coyote Stadium | 1201 N. Pky. | |
| 9. 4A, Div. 2 Gilmer Buckeyes | Gilmer | 120 | 2.00 | North of Tyler | Jeff Taylor Stadium | N. Bradford @Buff St. | |
| 10. 3A, Div. 1 Malakoff Tigers | Malakoff | 78 | 1.25 | Near Corsicana | Tiger Stadium | 15201 FM 3062 | |
| 11. 2A, Div. 1 Timpson Bears | Timpson | 80 | 3.00 | South of Longview | John Herbert Eakin Stadium | 836 Bear | |
| 12. 5A, Div. 2 Port Naches Indians | Port Naches | 320 | 5.50 | Near Beaumont | Indian Stadium | 1401 Merriman | |
| 13. Your Graduating High School | – | – | – | – | – | – |
You are asked to drive to the TEN of the TWELVE designated locations around the state and take a picture of you and your Miata at each spot.
Participating in the Challenge is a fun way to see parts of the state you may not have thought of going to. Invite other members of your club to go with you, or strike out on your own. Whichever way your choose, you get to drive a Miata across Texas!
Drive to each of the designated spots in Texas. Take a picture of you, your Miata and the specific BBQ Joint. If both driver and co-pilot are participating, both can appear in the same picture. Group pictures are allowed. Participants must drive to their choice of 10 locations. Complete 10 Friday Night Lights locations and you will receive a specially designed pin. T-shirts will be available for purchase. Pictures can be submitted by TEXT, EMAIL or POSTED to the Lone Star Miata Club Facebook page. TEXT or EMAIL entries to David Dixon by September 30, 2025
For any questions relating to the Texas Miata Challenge or completed submissions please reach out to the contact below.
David Dixon, 601 Frontier Court, Colleyville, Texas
Cell phone: 817-228-0798, or email to David at: lsmc2020nd@gmail.com